Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio

The Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio tastes juicy and fruity, with sour cherry and ripe dark berry. It is a dry red wine made from Garnacha with soft tannins and an uncomplicated flow. It has 13% vol and comes from the Tierra de Murcia region in southern Spain.

In the glass, cherry fruit and dark berries meet balsamic notes. A hint of cocoa and vanilla follows on the finish. The Garnacha matures in large oak barrels with a volume of 1,100 liters. This gives the wine structure without the wood overpowering the fruit.

The vines grow at the foot of the Sierra de La Pila, not far from the Costa Blanca. The reason for the name is on the label: in late summer, wild boars take part of the harvest. The wine itself is less wild than its label, being round, juicy, and straightforward.

The Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio pairs with everything that comes off the grill or out of the stew pot. The data sheet recommends grilled food, beef, steak, lamb, game, braised dishes, and Iberico pork. The juicy fruit and soft tannins accompany hearty meat without dominating it.

The wine also cuts a fine figure with Spanish tapas. It pairs well with chorizo and a strong Manchego. It is just as suitable for an evening during the week as it is for a meal with friends.

Serve the Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio at 16 to 18 °C. It fits the barbecue season in spring and summer and braised dishes in autumn. If you open it with a steak, you don't need long preparation.

With the Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio, you have chosen a dry red wine made from Garnacha from Spain. These three red wines are close in style or grape variety:

• Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas is a dry red wine made from Grenache Noir, the French spelling of the Garnacha grape variety, from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
• Chateau Fontareche Cuvée 1682 Origines is a dry red wine made from Syrah, also from the Languedoc-Roussillon in France.
• Since 1913 Primitivo Puglia is a dry red wine made from Primitivo from Apulia in Italy, for those looking for a southern red wine from another country.